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“To ensure offenders responsible for such offending don’t evade justice we have already piloted body worn cameras with patrol officers in Hull who are routinely respond to emergency calls for help from victims or witnesses of such violence.

"By equipping our officers with this tool for recording vital evidence, including initial accounts from everyone involved and often capturing images of any injuries that have been sustained.

“This vital footage provides vital evidence that can then be submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service to secure a charges and subsequent prosecutions of perpetrators of domestic abuse.”

Supporters and enthusiasts of body worn cameras say the technology will improve and enhance transparency in frontline policing, reduce the length of time it takes to prosecute criminals, and offer greater protection from inappropriate or violent behaviour for both police officers and members of the public.